Dr. Korsh Jafarnia works as a hand surgeon and orthopedic surgeon. He is rated highly by his patients. He is affiliated with the University of Texas (UT) Physicians, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. Dr. Jafarnia accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Amerigroup Star, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, in addition to other insurance carriers. His practice is open to new patients. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Jafarnia attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. Jafarnia has received the following distinctions: Texas Super Doctors; Baylor College of Medicine; and A Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Dr. Jafarnia is conversant in Spanish.

Dr. Steven Flores practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. His professional affiliations include Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, the University of Texas (UT) Physicians, and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital. Dr. Flores is a graduate of Baylor College of Medicine. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University. On average, patients gave him a rating of 3.5 stars out of 5. Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Amerigroup Star, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Flores accepts. New patients are welcome to contact his office for an appointment.

Dr. James Stafford is a plastic surgeon and hand surgeon in Houston, TX and Pasadena, TX. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 4.0 stars out of 5. His clinical interests include microsurgery, arthritis surgery, and hand problems. Dr. Stafford honors several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Virginia and a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Stafford is affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital, Houston Methodist, and Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center - Main Facility. His practice is open to new patients.

Dr. Taylor Brown's areas of specialization are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine; he sees patients in Pearland, TX and Houston, TX. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. His areas of expertise include knee problems, arthroscopic surgery, and upper extremity surgery. Dr. Brown takes several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold. He attended Baylor College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Texas Rising Stars and Texas Super Doctors. In addition to English, Dr. Brown speaks Spanish. Dr. Brown is professionally affiliated with Houston Methodist. New patients are welcome to contact his office for an appointment.

Dr. Robert Neff practices adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. Dr. Neff is rated highly by his patients. These areas are among his clinical interests: knee problems, arthroscopic surgery, and upper extremity surgery. He accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Dr. Neff attended Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Rising Stars. He is affiliated with Houston Methodist. Dr. Neff has an open panel.

Dr. Theodore Shybut is an orthopedist and sports medicine specialist in Houston, TX. Areas of expertise for Dr. Shybut include knee problems, sports health, and shoulder problems. Dr. Shybut is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is a graduate of Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. For his residency, Dr. Shybut trained at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. He has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Rising Stars. His professional affiliations include Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine.

Dr. Walter Lowe specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine and practices in Houston, TX. He is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital (MHOSH), Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC), and the University of Texas (UT) Physicians. He is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. Dr. Lowe's average rating from his patients is 2.0 stars out of 5. He is in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Amerigroup Star, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, as well as other insurance carriers.

Dr. David Netscher specializes in plastic surgery and hand surgery and practices in Houston, TX. His areas of expertise include dermabrasion, oral reconstruction, and breast augmentation. Dr. Netscher has received a 3.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He is in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Workers' Compensation, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and more. Dr. Netscher attended medical school at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Louisville and a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. He has received the distinction of Texas Super Doctors. He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Netscher's hospital/clinic affiliations include Texas Children's Hospital, Houston Methodist, and Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center - Main Facility. He has an open panel.

Dr. Shiraz Younas is a pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Houston, TX. He graduated from Aga Khan University Medical College and Baylor College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Younas is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Amerigroup Star, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold. He has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Rising Stars. He is professionally affiliated with Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital (MHOSH), the University of Texas (UT) Physicians, and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital.

Dr. Dean Smith is a hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist. Dr. Smith's average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars out of 5. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Smith include hand surgery procedures, arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. His professional affiliations include Park Plaza Hospital and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital. He is in-network for Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Dr. Smith attended the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Smith speaks Spanish.

Dr. William McGarvey's specialties are foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. McGarvey is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. For his professional training, Dr. McGarvey completed a residency program at Union Memorial Hospital. His areas of expertise include the following: foot problems and ankle problems. Patient ratings for Dr. McGarvey average 3.0 stars out of 5. Dr. McGarvey is an in-network provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Amerigroup Star, Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, and more. He has received the distinction of Texas Super Doctors. He is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital (MHOSH), Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital, and the University of Texas (UT) Physicians.

Dr. William Pederson is a plastic surgeon and hand surgeon. Clinical interests for Dr. Pederson include general reconstruction, cleft lip and palate repair, and free flap breast reconstruction. He is professionally affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital. He takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, in addition to other insurance carriers. After attending the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, he completed his residency training at Duke University Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Pederson has received the following distinction: Texas Super Doctors.

Dr. K. Warnock works as an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. Dr. Warnock (or staff) speaks the following languages: Spanish and Portuguese. Dr. Warnock's areas of expertise include shoulder surgery, arthroscopic surgery, and knee surgery. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital and Tomball Regional Medical Center (TRMC). Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dr. Warnock attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He is rated highly by his patients. He is in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, and more.

De Quervain’s release is a surgical procedure sometimes used to treat tendonitis, or sore and inflamed tendons, in the wrist. De Quervain’s tendonitis occurs when the tendons at the base of the thumb become irritated and swollen. The swollen tendons can press against the tiny sheath, or tunnel, of connective tissue that holds them in place. This is not only painful, but also makes it difficult to move the thumb easily.

During a de Quervain’s release, the surgeon makes a small incision, about one inch long, at the side of the wrist. The tendons are located, and the surgeon simply snips open the sheath around them, relieving pressure. The tendons no longer rub against the sheath, and can glide back and forth freely without pressure or pain.

Performing surgery for de Quervain’s tendonitis is unusual. Most often, de Quervain’s responds to non-surgical treatments such as NSAIDs, splints, or rest. If surgery is performed, you may experience numbness and tingling in the wrist and thumb at first. You will have to wear a splint for several weeks during recovery, and use physical therapy to strengthen your grip. However, de Quervain’s release is a quick procedure and a very effective treatment for this kind of tendonitis.

"Trigger finger," or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where the tendons at the base of a finger become irritated and swollen. They may develop small lumps similar to scar tissue. As the swollen, bumpy tendons pass through their sheath, a tunnel of connective tissue that holds them in place, they become stuck. The finger gets frozen in a bent, curled position. If forced, the finger can be straightened. When this happens, the stuck tendons slip through all at once, often causing a popping or clicking noise. Many cases of trigger finger respond well to non-surgical treatments such as NSAIDs, splints, or injected steroids. However, in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.

During trigger finger surgery, the tendons at the base of the affected finger are identified and the sheath is opened up, allowing the tendons to move freely without getting stuck. This can be done through a tiny incision in the palm, or even without an incision at all, using the tip of a needle. Most people are able to move their fingers normally, bending and straightening their finger without catching or popping, right away after surgery. Although you may have some pain and stiffness as you heal, recovery is quick.

Our hands are not only incredibly useful and important for our daily functioning, but they are complex and delicate parts of our body. It can take a specialist to keep the hands functioning at their best. Hand surgeons are general, plastic, or orthopedic surgeons who have received additional training specifically in the care of hands, wrists and forearms.

Surgery is not the only care that a hand surgeon provides. Hand surgeons might prescribe medications, physical therapy, or splints and braces as well as surgery, depending on the condition. They care for a wide variety of issues affecting the hand or forearm, which may include:

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Arthritis

Fingers that cannot be straightened, such as with Dupuytren’s contracture

Deformities of the fingers, such as syndactyly (webbed or fused fingers) or polydactyly (extra fingers)

Wrist or hand pain

Serious injuries of the hand or wrist, including burns and sports injuries

Reattachment of severed fingers or creation of prosthetics

We use our hands to interact with the world in a number of ways. In order to do so, we need our hands to maintain a high level of both movement and sensitivity, and that requires all of its bones, muscles, and nerves to be working properly. Hand surgeons keep this delicate and important equipment functioning.

Orthopedic surgeons, sometimes just called orthopedists, are surgical doctors of the musculoskeletal system. They work to keep your body active and in motion by treating problems with your bones, joints, tendons and muscles. The most frequently treated disorder seen by orthopedic surgeons is osteoarthritis, a common “wear-and-tear” problem where the cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down, causing friction and pain. Orthopedic surgeons might also see patients for bone and joint deformities, amputation, infections of the bone and joint, overuse injuries, or nerve compression.

Orthopedic surgeons can order tests such as blood work and x-rays to get a clearer picture of the issue. Depending on the illness or injury, more than one different form of treatment may be used. Treatment may include:

Surgery, such as fusing bones together to increase stability, or replacing a joint

Medication, such as pain medication or steroids to promote healing

Casts, splints, or orthotics (devices such as braces or shoe inserts to support the body)

Physical therapy, a kind of treatment using exercise, stretching, heat, and massage to heal the body

Exercise, stretching, movement, and use of the affected part

Orthopedic surgeons also work to prevent injuries and slow the progression of disease in their patients. They educate patients on ways to prevent future injuries, and they treat illness in order to prevent further damage to bones or joints that may be affected by disease. The goal of an orthopedic surgeon is to help their patients restore movement and regain an active life.